Chapter 1118: Chapter 991: How About It?
After teasing the bride, joking with the groom, the brothers and sisters, arm in arm, hand in hand, gathered in groups and gradually left the bridal chamber, leaving the couple tidying up.
Xiao Ya’s eyes lit up: "Ming Yuan, I’m really happy now, really happy, your siblings truly accept me, right?"
"Yes." Xi Zi cupped her face, kissed her hard, "Do you like them?"
"I like our family. My mom said as long as I’m sincere, I’ll become the big sister-in-law they like, grandparents will like me, parents will like me, um, brothers and sisters will like me too."
"I’m very happy to be with you, so happy, so happy..."
Lagging behind, Ping’an curled his lips: Truth comes out when intoxicated, let’s hope she doesn’t forget her initial resolve. He quietly said to Mai Miao ahead: "Big sister, bring two cups of sober soup."
"Alright."
Little sister-in-law Mai Miao was very satisfied with the new big sister-in-law’s performance today, and she was thinking the same.
In the yard, a group of people smiled broadly watching the kids come out, especially seeing May 1st hand in hand with Liu Yi caused hearty laughter.
Zhang the Second laughed, giving him a thumbs up: "Impressive, more playful than your old man."
May 1st waved his hand humbly, "So-so, just so-so."
"Come on, come on, tell Second Uncle aside from growing old together, are there other tricks?"
"Plenty, like sweet love, early children... but who’s complaining when he’s our own brother, isn’t that right, Second Uncle?"
Mr. Zhang stood aside amused, watching his sons and nephews play with the kids, then looked at the courtyard adorned with double happiness.
Actually, this is quite lively.
In another view, maybe Old Huang’s idea has some merit.
"Do you regret letting the child take Zhou’s surname now?"
Mr. Zhang glanced at Uncle Zhang, smiled, "Even with Zhou’s surname, he’s still a child of Old Zhang’s family."
Regret? Not really, just a pity. But he understands one truth, without Brother Zhou, no matter how smart the child is, his future is limited.
Like today’s growing old together plan. Not just in rural areas, but even in cities, who would think of using, let alone afford to play with, white flour?
Sight and touch from youth and beyond are with notable individuals, seen much, hence the vision, the generosity, the style of action differ greatly.
Not to mention having one Ping’an in the family is worth all the grandsons. People can’t be too greedy, drawing everything to themselves; no one under heaven is foolish.
Mr. Zhang now increasingly understands the special affection the old father had for Xiao Wu. Perhaps back then his father’s mood was like today, the eldest grandson was the eldest, but could not support, thus turned attention elsewhere, then Xiao Wu was born...
Ping’an scanned the courtyard full of cousins serving tea and wine all day, approached Zhang Mingzuo, "Is there still food and wine at home?"
Zhang Mingzuo knowingly stepped aside, "Kept two tables for emergencies. Once borrowed tables, chairs, cutlery are returned, we must treat those who helped today but weren’t seated."
"Such as the cousins?"
"Yes."
"Then hurry and let Auntie clear a table of food and wine, our brothers from Old Zhang’s family should gather." Ping’an paused, "You should take over this area quickly too."
Zhang Mingzuo originally wanted to say his dad was managing, but seeing Ping’an’s composed face, suddenly the words stuck.
For his slowness, Ping’an was also helpless, wondering how someone in the committee has so little sense? Leaders are leaders, but cousin brothers cannot be neglected.
No matter how you view others, outwardly, one must treat all equally, especially for development in bureaucracy, isn’t a friendly image essential?
Now aside from Zhang Mingzuo, there’s no second choice to notify Auntie. Is the family really going to let distant cousins labor all day without quickly rallying them together?
"Second Brother, you go notify Auntie first, I’ll go help Uncle, come back quickly to host the brothers." With that, Ping’an walked towards Zhang Guofu.
"Uncle, Second Uncle wants you, leave it to me here." Ping’an knew without some direction, it would be endless.
"Is it urgent? These things must be returned quickly; they need them before dinner..."
"Probably urgent, you go over, I’ll get the brothers and cousins to help." Ping’an didn’t wait for him to finish, beckoned Zhang Ziwen and the group, while he began pulling carts from the corner, flipping tables onto the carts...
Zhang Guofu briskly ran to Zhang the Second nearby, tugged him, "What’s up? Say quickly."
Zhang the Second was surprised looking at him, then at Ping’an directing, laughed and glared at him, "Look at our Ping’an."
Look at what?
Zhang Guofu turned to look and grinned...
"Brother Ziweng, you and Brother Yin Suo command here. First return all borrowed tables, chairs, cutlery, let Brother Xiao Zuo deliver at the last step.
Here, I’ll go with Brother Zicong in one cart, Brother Shitou with Brother Tong Suo in another, others help organize cutlery from village homes."
Zhang Ziwen strongly agreed with his arrangement; sending cutlery last was just right for a friendly return gift, having Zhang Mingzuo as head of house hand them over timely.
"I’ll go, you stay with your Brother Yin Suo."
"In a few days, you’ll be the groom, aren’t you afraid they’ll tease you? Hehe... still better I go. Liu Yi, May 1st, you go invite the remaining brothers from Great Grandpa and Third Grandpa’s village for a gathering, have big sister-in-law come chat with the bride, discuss when to add a baby to Old Zhang’s family."
"Alright."
Zhang the Second patted Zhang Guofu’s shoulder, whispered in his ear, "How is it?"
"Incomparable."
"What are you chatting about?"
Zhang Guofu and Brother exchanged smiles, said to Zhang Qingfeng, "Our family’s kids have grown up."
"Eh, you just noticed? Fourth generation is almost here, we well, are about to be grandpas." Zhang Qingfeng clicked his tongue, "How quickly time passes since I got married."
"Of course, sister-in-law can weave pants that resist wear."
As soon as these words were out, the crowd burst into laughter.
Likely this amusing tale of Zhang Qingfeng couple will be passed down generations.
The grandchildren of Old Zhang’s family, numbering dozens, have a strong combined force; no need for elders’ intervention, concluded within an hour, making village folks envy Old Zhang’s real unity.
In the back yard, the next generation of Old Zhang’s family, hosting under Zhang Mingzuo, also gathered happily with laughter.
That the grandchildren of three branches could unite closely and love each other was the happiest sight for Mr. Zhang and his two brothers.
Earlier, Mr. Zhang’s branch gathered in the bridal room but excluded other cousins, claiming they’re unaware might be improbable.
Now this supplement by Ping’an fills the gap, everyone’s happy.
Mr. Zhang was even happier, eagerly instructing his wife to bring more dishes and wine, not to disturb the juniors’ gathering.
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